Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a red shirt with thin white vertical stripes and tan pants. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Seamstress. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Eran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She struck the Seamstress job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Seamstress responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Locksmith who has hired her part-time. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Locksmith business.

History: Dariff was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she's in love

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1400 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His rusty crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pijjirik will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Pijjirik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Pijjirik was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. Her hair is silver and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has moderate length golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. After a long history of fighting, Fabien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp).